Birthday wishes to Ian Pammer, Paul Stark, Sarah Sachs, Greg Fiske, Lori Rae Silvers, Debbie Holmes, Jaio Maraj, Karen Sturgis, Benjamin Ashman, Abigail Brosnan, Riva White, and Perry Gips.   

Happy anniversary to Debra and ‘Farmer’ Gabriel, Adrienna and Jim Walker, and Talya and Randy Regan.

Bethel Departments, information, newsletter and Parks & Rec: www.townofbethelny.gov. Register for free Town Youth Summer Soccer at Duggan starting July 11: bethelsoccernya@gmail.com / Town Clerk: 845-583-4350.

Interested in P&R, lifeguarding, Preschool to Adult Swim Lessons, or the new Forest Explorers programs? Use: Bethelnyparksandrec@gmail.com. The Town Pool opens July 1^st. Lake Superior State Park (845-807-0287 or SCParks@sullivanny.gov) operates daily through Labor Day. Beach hours: Fri-Sun 9am-7p.m. / Mon-Thur 10am-6 p.m.

Support or volunteer with Shepherd’s Pantry, the Past Perfect Bookstore and our local organizations. 

The 2026 Bethel Business Association Bethel Guide, published annually with the Sullivan County Democrat/Catskill Delaware Publications, Inc has launched. Copies are available at BBA member businesses, the Mongaup Valley Welcome Gazebo and Town Hall. Patronize local businesses. Use BBA’s Members list:  www.bethelnybba.com.

Recent Openings: The Bethel Council of the Arts Artspace. El Sombrero Tex-Mex restaurant (845-250-4051). 

The Rosen’s Kauneonga Mini Mart. The Club at Smallwood (Theclubatsmallwood.org). In2Retro, Mongaup Valley-17B, opens July 1, daily from 11am-5:30pm.

Kudos to Lake Association of White Lake for raising over four thousand dollars and making their Match Challenge on Hudson Valley Gives Day! Watch the development of the Kearney Realty & Development Group’s land purchase from Resorts World Catskills to create workforce housing at the Monticello Raceway site. The project was recently announced by Assemblywoman Paula Kay’s office.

Celebrate Independence Day on July 4^th. Liberty’s celebration, with a parade, car show, street fair and vendors, starts on Saturday at 10a.m. The parade steps off at noon and fireworks are displayed at dusk. 

Participate in the SMVFD ‘Fighting Fires 5K’ around Smallwood Lake on July 5 at 9am. Day-of registration is open until 8:45am with male/female age group options, awards and refreshments. For more information, contact Matt Burns: 845-807-8209. Get Lake Association of White Lake updates at a ‘Coffee - Meet & Greet’ at the Sticky Fingers pavilion on Sunday from 10-11a.m. The annual Town of Bethel Fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, the 5^th, overlooking White Lake at dusk.

Arts & Culture: 

Bethel Council of the Arts (BethelArt.org): Visit and become a member of Kauneonga BCA Artspace. 

Bethel Woods (bethelwoodscenter.org): The Museum, Pavilion and Events Gallery. 3: ‘Paul Simon’, 8pm. 4: ‘Santana’ & ‘The Doobie Brothers,’ 7pm. Callicoon Movie Theater (thecallicoontheater.com): 2-6: “Supergirl” (all 7:30p.m., Sat and Sun- 2p.m.). CAS (catskillartspace.org): 30: ‘The Crown Prince & the President,’ 6p.m. Gallery: Dike Blair’s exhibit ends August 29.

Crawford Library (ebcpl.libcal.com): 30: ‘Craft Night,’ 6pm. 1: Yiddish, 10:30am. 2: ‘Craft Night,’ 6pm. 3: Adult Games, 1p.m. 4: closed.  6: Tai Chi, 12-1pm. Though July 24: Kathleen Johansen’s ‘Sharing’ exhibit.

DH Conservancy/Van Scott Nature Reserve (delawarehighlands.org): 1: ‘Protect the Pollinators with Seed Bombs,’ 12-2p.m. DVAA (delawarevalleyartsalliance.org): 2: Retro Cinema at Tusten Theater- “Logan’s Run,” 7p.m. View ‘Revolutions’ in the Loft and ‘One for All’ in the Alliance Gallery through July 26.

DVO (delawarevalleyopera.org) Arts Nest: Gallery: ‘Women of Substance’ opens July 6 and closes August 31.

Eldred Preserve-Homestead (theeldredpreserve.com): 2: BOGO Burger Thursday, 3p.m. 5: Sunday Brunch, 11:30a.m. and Happy Hour, 3p.m. 5: Cabaret: “The Wizard and I- Liz Callaway sings Steven Schwartz,” 7p.m. 6: Wine About Mondays, 3p.m. Forestburgh Playhouse (fbplayhouse.org): Mainstage: 30-7/12: The Bridges of Madison County, Tues-Sat- 8pm, Wed- 2pm, Sun- 3pm). Tavern: 30-7/11: ‘Prime Country,’ (Tues-Sat) 6p.m.

Fort Delaware (thedelawarecompany.org): Check schedule online.

Harmony in the Woods (harmonyinthewoods.org): 3: ‘Bywater Call,’ 6pm. 4: ‘Mamma Mania’ ABBA tribute, 6pm.

HPAC (hpacny.org): Film, programs, and workshops. Dance is offered with professional, world-class ballroom and salsa instructor: Edgar Osorio (914-841-7934). 7/3, 5: Cinema- “Minions & Monsters” (Fri- 7p.m., Sat- 3p.m., Sun- 2p.m.). Weekly: Wednesdays- 1: ‘Kids Programming,’ 11a.m., ‘Steps Forward,’ 3p.m. and ‘Line Dancing,’ 6:30p.m. Fridays- 3: Aly’s Mat Pilates, 9:30a.m.

Shadowland (shadowlandstages.org or 845-647-5511): 6/19-7/12: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ in the Studio.

VAPA (libertysoulstage.com): 30: ‘Tom and Tommy Brendel’ perform with lawn games, crafts, family fun all day.

WCAA Gallery (WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org): The ‘Out of Hand’ Gallery Exhibition runs through July 11and the ‘Artists’ Studio Tour’ preview exhibition runs through July 12.

Area entertainment: Resorts World Catskills (rwcatskills.com) and The Kartrite Resort (thekartrite.com). 

Summer Music Series: 7/2: Bethel Lakeside Music (Kauneonga Lake BF Gazebo Park)- ‘Swing Shift Orchestra’ / Tribute to First Responders, 6-8p.m. 7/1: Rock Hill (Lake Ida)- features ‘Jaketown Road’, 6:30-8p.m. 

Farm Markets: Friday: Liberty: 3-6p.m. Saturday: Kauneonga Lake: 11-2p.m. Barryville, Narrowsburg Union, and Rock Hill: 10-1p.m. Sunday: Callicoon and Jeffersonville: 11-2p.m.

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